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Uconn School Of Social Work Jobs in Wichita, KS (NOW HIRING)

Social Work Tutor

Wichita, KS ยท Remote

$40/hr

About the Job The Varsity Tutors Live Learning Platform has thousands of students looking for online Social Work tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the ...

School Social Worker

Goddard, KS ยท On-site

$52.10K - $71.50K/yr

... level of education * Opportunities for professional growth Candidates must obtain a Master Level Social Work license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board prior to employment.

Social Worker Intern

Wichita, KS ยท On-site

$14.26 - $81/hr

Distinguishing Features of Work Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in your community while gaining invaluable experience in social work. The Social Work Intern position with the ...

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How much do uconn school of social work jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for uconn school of social work in Wichita, KS is $59,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $64,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Uconn School Of Social Work vs Licensed Clinical Social Worker?

AspectUconn School Of Social WorkLicensed Clinical Social Worker
CredentialsMaster's in Social Work (MSW) from UconnMSW + state licensure as LCSW
Work EnvironmentAcademic, research, and community outreach settingsClinical practice, therapy, mental health services
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, social service agenciesHospitals, private practices, mental health clinics

The Uconn School Of Social Work provides education and training for future social workers, while Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are licensed practitioners providing direct mental health services. The school prepares students for licensure and practice, whereas LCSWs are actively practicing clinicians with specific state licensure requirements.

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Infographic showing various Uconn School Of Social Work job openings in Wichita, KS as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,146 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Social Worker-Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Wichita, KS โ€ข On-site

$67.57K/yr

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The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for an INTERMITTENT Social Worker - Substance Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation. Veterans Preference does not apply to this announcement IAW 38 U.S.C. 7412 and VA memo dated 9/25/2025 (FY2026 Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages) where Veteran's Preference has been waived for external applicants.Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education. Have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work.
  • Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-0185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master's degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/.
    • Exception. VHA may waive the licensure or certification requirement for persons who are otherwise qualified, pending completion of state prerequisites for licensure/certification examinations. This exception only applies at the GS-9 grade level. For the GS-11 grade level and above, the candidate must be licensed or certified. At the time of appointment, the supervisor, chief social work or social work executive will provide the unlicensed/uncertified social worker with the written requirements for licensure or certification, including the time by which the license or certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming licensed or certified by the deadline.
  • English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements as stated above, the GS-09 Social Worker must meet the following requirements:
  • Experience, Education, and Licensure. None beyond the basic requirements.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:(a) Ability to utilize a Veteran centric approach when providing interventions and counseling for Veterans, their family members, caregivers, and survivors. (b) Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. (c) Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques. (d) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. (e) Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
In addition to the basic requirements as stated above, the GS-11 Social Worker must meet the following requirements:
  • Experience and Licensure. Completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non- VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level.
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  • Education. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, candidates must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. (b) Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, educational, and other backgrounds. (c) Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. (d) Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. (e) Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment.
Preferred Experience: Experience performing specialized treatment of mental health disorders and substance abuse/addictions. Specifically; individual, group, and family psychotherapy and case management interventions used in the treatment of Veerans with complex medical and mental health conditions.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-9 to GS-11.
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation. Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER